Harris Beach Murtha · 2 hours ago
Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment
Rochester, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $165K/yr
2+ years expHarris Beach Murtha is a law firm with a strong Northeast presence and a global reach, seeking an associate-level attorney to join their labor and employment practice. The role involves performing research and writing related to various labor and employment law issues, including collective bargaining, discrimination laws, and wage and hour law.
Intellectual PropertyLegalProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Perform research on a variety of labor and employment matters
Draft handbooks and policies
Draft position statements and responses to administrative charges (EEOC, NY State Division of Human Rights, CT Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities)
Communicate with clients to obtain information for position statements
Draft motions in federal and state court
Respond to discovery requests
Draft deposition outlines, prepare exhibits, prepare witnesses. First and second chair depositions
Assist partners in preparing for mediations, arbitrations, oral arguments, hearings, fact finding conferences, and trials
Second chair and where appropriate first chair mediations, arbitrations, oral arguments, hearings and trials
The firm requires a minimum of 1800 billable hours annually
Qualification
Required
2-5+ years' experience in labor and employment or litigation law
Admission to New York State Bar required
Must have Juris Doctorate degree with an ABA accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the bar
Must have excellent research and writing skills
Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing
Must be able to function effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Demonstrated high level organizational skills for prioritizing workload
Demonstrated ability to absorb, process and understand new information rapidly
Maintains high standards of performance
Exhibits conscientiousness, dedication, self-discipline, and a sense of responsibility
Must have a professional, cooperative, positive and flexible attitude
Ability to work with diverse personalities within various levels of the organization
The firm requires a minimum of 1800 billable hours annually
Preferred
Admission to Connecticut Bar (or ability to waive in) preferred
Military experience welcome
Company
Harris Beach Murtha
Harris Beach Murtha offers legal services in intellectual property, data privacy, estate planning, and business law.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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